MOT Status
ValidMileage
175,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front headlight misted
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
all underbody and sill covers fitted
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
all underbody and sill covers fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outter wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
Under Tray Fitted Not allowing full Inspection
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also has cut inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outter wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Under Tray Fitted Not allowing full Inspection
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 w xl (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 w xl (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17 y xl runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK12 STX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2012 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 88,697 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK12 STX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was BK12 STX registered?
BK12 STX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 8 May 2012.
Is BK12 STX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK12 STX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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